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 Q was for quartering it; see, here he comes; R for a Rook, that croaked in the trees; S for a Sailor, that ploughed the deep seas; T for a top, that doth prettily spin; V for a Virgin of delicate mien; W for Wealth in gold, silver and pence; X for old Xenophon, noted for sense; Y for a Yew, which forever is green; Z for a Zebra, the oddest beast seen.